Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
196125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth. ex Harv.) C.H.Stirt.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bothalia16: 20 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195454

Common Names

  • Broadleaf Legume
  • Latifolium Legume
  • Wideleaf Legume

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Description

Eriosema latifolium (also called Broad-Leaved Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, growing in grasslands and woodlands. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate, with a pointed tip. It has yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema latifolium has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema latifolium is yellow with a white center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema latifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Eriosema latifolium

Eriosema latifolium is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zaire.

Eriosema latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema latifolium?

Eriosema latifolium

What is the common name of Eriosema latifolium?

Broadleaf Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema latifolium?

Eriosema latifolium is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Eriosema genus

Eriosema brevipes, Eriosema crassicaule, Eriosema irwinii, Eriosema longicalyx, Eriosema brachyrhachis, Eriosema cupreum, Eriosema glaziovii, Eriosema hasslerianum, Eriosema laxiflorum, Eriosema multiflorum, Eriosema palmeri, Eriosema stenophyllum, Eriosema tacuaremboense, Eriosema benthamianum, Eriosema campestre, Eriosema congestum, Eriosema crinitum, Eriosema defoliatum, Eriosema diffusum, Eriosema floribundum, Eriosema grandiflorum, Eriosema heterophyllum, Eriosema longiflorum, Eriosema longifolium, Eriosema obovatum, Eriosema platycarpon, Eriosema prorepens, Eriosema pulchellum, Eriosema pycnanthum, Eriosema riedelii, Eriosema rigidum, Eriosema rufum, Eriosema simplicifolium, Eriosema strictum, Eriosema venulosum, Eriosema violaceum, Eriosema glabrum, Eriosema chinense, Eriosema boelckei, Eriosema acuminatum, Eriosema adamaouense, Eriosema adami, Eriosema adamii, Eriosema affinis, Eriosema afzelii, Eriosema albogriseum, Eriosema andohii, Eriosema pauciflorum, Eriosema angolense, Eriosema flemingioides,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.